5 Indian cricketers who could be India's next bowling coach

#4 Paras Mhambrey

Mhambrey is the bowling coach of the Indian U-19 team

Honing the skills of the U-19 Indian team for a long time and receiving accolades from the legendary Rahul Dravid only goes on to speak volumes about the efforts the bowling coach of the Indian U-19, Paras Mhambrey, has put in to help develop the game of the youngsters. Apart from coaching the U-19 squad for about a year or so now, Mhambrey is also the head coach of the Vidharbha Cricket Association team in the Ranji trophy.

A medium-pacer who could wield the bat to good effect lower down the order, the former Mumbai player made his international test debut against England in May 1996 prior to making his ODI debut against the same side a month later. Sadly, his career lasted just one test match and two ODIs, but he was a consistent performer in the domestic scenario for Mumbai.

A major part of five Ranji trophy wins for Mumbai, the Mumbaikar had 284 wickets to his name at a good average of 24.36 when he decided to hang up his boots after a victorious 2002-03. Mhambrey completed his diploma in ‘Level-3 coaching’ from the National Cricket Academy.

After two seasons coaching the Maharashtra Ranji team, Paras shifted to Bengal and immediately guided them to the finals of the Ranji trophy that season. A part of the support staff of the U-19 squad and squads in the Ranji trophy, the former pacer could well be given the bowling coach’s role at the senior national level considering the depth of experience he brings with him.